We'll be using this stencil and the Molten Magic technique in Saturday's class at Memories Live On. Register on-line or call the store at 408-446-9910 to save a space in the craft room.
Happy crafting,
Liz
Monday, September 23, 2013
Autumn Birthdays
Our family celebrates a lot of birthdays in September and October and I sometimes run short of cards (you know . . . like the shoemaker's kids not having any shoes). Here's an easy way to stay ahead of the game.
Using the power pasting technique, paste as many cards as you think you might need then add the finishing touches and assemble them as time permits. For example, paste 12 card panels using the Spider Mums (LJ892) stencil and glossy black paste. Let them dry and then put them aside with a sheet of wax paper between each panel until needed. To finish the card, reposition the stencil over the image and tape the corners to hold in place. With a dauber, apply Versamark watermark ink to the exposed paste. Using a clean paint brush, dust a layer of Metallic F/X powder (I used Peach, Plum Royal, Pink Blaze, Forestry and Kiwi) over the watermark ink in colors that will coordinate with your background paper. Remove the stencil and dust off any remaining powder with a soft cloth or brush. (A Swiffer Dry Sweeper also works well for this.) Stamp the appropriate sentiment and you're done!
We'll be using this stencil and the Molten Magic technique in Saturday's class at Memories Live On. Register on-line or call the store at 408-446-9910 to save a space in the craft room.
Happy crafting,
Liz
We'll be using this stencil and the Molten Magic technique in Saturday's class at Memories Live On. Register on-line or call the store at 408-446-9910 to save a space in the craft room.
Happy crafting,
Liz
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Fall is in the air . . .
. . . and there are some wonderful Dreamweaver Stencils to translate that feeling into card making or scrapbooking. I've chosen three for a stencil class at Memories Live On in Cupertino on Saturday, September 28 (1:00-4:00 p.m.; $25 class fee). Call the store at 408-446-9901 to register.
The new technique we'll be learning is faux ceramic tile (or window pane) and we'll re-visit the Molten Magic technique we learned a few months ago.
Remember to set aside some time to do something creative this weekend.
Until the next post, happy crafting,
Liz
The new technique we'll be learning is faux ceramic tile (or window pane) and we'll re-visit the Molten Magic technique we learned a few months ago.
Remember to set aside some time to do something creative this weekend.
Until the next post, happy crafting,
Liz
Thursday, August 15, 2013
It's been a while . . .
Time does go by quickly when you get caught in the day to day activities of life. But I'm back with lots of card making and paper-crafts projects to share.
Dreamweaver Stencils is till my fave and today's card uses a new release Shasta Flower (LL3031) and the Faux Cloisonne technique. I can't share the details now, as it is a card I will be teaching at Memories Live On in Cupertino, CA on August 24. If you're interested in the class, call 408-446-9901 to register.
And don't forget to check the crafty projects the new design team has created for you. You'll find the links on the sidebar.
Until next time,
Happy crafting,
Liz
Thursday, March 28, 2013
So Long, Farewell, Ciao . . .
. . . my time on the fabulous Dreamweaver Design Team is up. Where most teams offer a year-long adventure at best, I've been very fortunate to have worked with this amazingly talented group for two and a half years. I'll still be posting projects on a regular basis, though just not on Thursdays – that's still reserved for the Dream Team. And I'll still be teaching with the fabulous products from Dreamweaver Stencils and will post information about classes on this blog's sidebar.
For my last post, I've tried to capture on paper the very beautiful wisteria blossoms that adorn the exterior of the Filoli Estate not far from where I live. It's an amazing display and I've even taken wisteria pruning classes there in the hope that my one plant will aspire to grandeur.
Here's what you'll need:
Wisteria LG725
Translucent Embossing Paste DEPT
Palette Knife DPK
Paste Spreader LM2010
Ink (your choice)
Stencil Brushes
Removable Tape
Ribbon or other embellishment of your choice
Here's what to do:
Position stencil on card stock and apply color in light shades to wisteria blossoms only. This will create the background and give depth to the image. Clean stencil and reposition it a little higher and to the right of the wisteria blossoms you just colored. Apply ink in darker shades to blossoms and leaves. Remove stencil and clean it. Reposition stencil over blossoms and leaves and tape on all sides. Using palette knife, put some translucent paste on paste spreader and spread evenly over stencil. Remove stencil and set card aside to dry (paste will dry clear). Return unused paste to jar; wash and dry stencil, palette knife and paste spreader. Adhere card to mats. Add ribbon or other embellishment and adhere to card front.
There's still a few days left to enter this month's "Bloomin' Spring" challenge and you can find all the details and mr. linky on the Dream it Up! blog here. Be sure to visit the rest of the Dream Team blogs for more ideas and inspiration. Here are the links:
For my last post, I've tried to capture on paper the very beautiful wisteria blossoms that adorn the exterior of the Filoli Estate not far from where I live. It's an amazing display and I've even taken wisteria pruning classes there in the hope that my one plant will aspire to grandeur.
Here's what you'll need:
Wisteria LG725
Translucent Embossing Paste DEPT
Palette Knife DPK
Paste Spreader LM2010
Ink (your choice)
Stencil Brushes
Removable Tape
Ribbon or other embellishment of your choice
Here's what to do:
Position stencil on card stock and apply color in light shades to wisteria blossoms only. This will create the background and give depth to the image. Clean stencil and reposition it a little higher and to the right of the wisteria blossoms you just colored. Apply ink in darker shades to blossoms and leaves. Remove stencil and clean it. Reposition stencil over blossoms and leaves and tape on all sides. Using palette knife, put some translucent paste on paste spreader and spread evenly over stencil. Remove stencil and set card aside to dry (paste will dry clear). Return unused paste to jar; wash and dry stencil, palette knife and paste spreader. Adhere card to mats. Add ribbon or other embellishment and adhere to card front.
There's still a few days left to enter this month's "Bloomin' Spring" challenge and you can find all the details and mr. linky on the Dream it Up! blog here. Be sure to visit the rest of the Dream Team blogs for more ideas and inspiration. Here are the links:
Liz Martin (you're here)
The new team begins posting next week so be sure to stop by to see what crafty goodness they have in store for you. You can find their blog links on the Dream it Up! blog.
Happy crafting,
Liz
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Welcome, New Team Members
A warm welcome to the newest members of the Dream Team
There are so many great floral stencils to work with that this month's challenge gives me a chance to use some of my old favorites.
This is a card I made for a friend's birthday last year, though the tulips (LL377) could easily be replaced by any of the other flower stencils: iris (LL374), rose (LL375), daffodil (LL428), lilly (LL376), and sunflower (LL429).
Instructions:
Dry-emboss (I used a BigKick) the Long Tulip stencil (LL377) three times. With the stencil in place, color each image to coordinate with your patterned paper. After the ink has dried (you could use a heat tool to speed this up), fussy-cut each flower and then cut away the larger leaves from the flowers. Position the flowers as you would a bouquet and tuck the leaves in the background for depth and balance. Attach ribbon to hide the stem ends and three pearls or other embellishment of your choice. And you're done.
Be sure to hop around to the other Dream Team blogs to see what everyone's been up to. You'll find lots of ideas and inspiration to create your own project to enter into this month's challenge. You can find out all the details here, along with the mr. linky widget. Better get started!
Heidi Erickson
Lyn Bernatovich
Caroline Duncan
Stacey Rumsby
Lea Kimmel
Jessica Griffin
You'll be working with the very talented and creative returning members Cyndi Bundy, Laura Drahozal, Cherylynn Moser, Louise Healy, Terrece Siddoway and Pam Hornschu. The year ahead will be a fun-filled, roller coaster ride as you create amazing projects with the best stencils on the market. Lyn Bernatovich
Caroline Duncan
Stacey Rumsby
Lea Kimmel
Jessica Griffin
There are so many great floral stencils to work with that this month's challenge gives me a chance to use some of my old favorites.
Instructions:
Dry-emboss (I used a BigKick) the Long Tulip stencil (LL377) three times. With the stencil in place, color each image to coordinate with your patterned paper. After the ink has dried (you could use a heat tool to speed this up), fussy-cut each flower and then cut away the larger leaves from the flowers. Position the flowers as you would a bouquet and tuck the leaves in the background for depth and balance. Attach ribbon to hide the stem ends and three pearls or other embellishment of your choice. And you're done.
Be sure to hop around to the other Dream Team blogs to see what everyone's been up to. You'll find lots of ideas and inspiration to create your own project to enter into this month's challenge. You can find out all the details here, along with the mr. linky widget. Better get started!
Liz Martin (you're here)
Happy crafting,
Liz
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Spring is in the air
It's been very warm the last few days and flowers and trees are bursting with colorful blossoms and buds. While it's still early for big and colorful dahlias in the garden, this Stylized Dahlia stencil is perfect any time. And it couldn't be easier to have your own flower garden full of them.
Materials
Stylized Dahlia LG743
Picasso tool (stencil shield) LL332
Matte Black Embossing Paste DMBP
Crackle Paste CEP
Palette Knife DPK
Paste Spreader LM2010
Tsukineko Splendor Ink Pads
Instructions
Tape stencil to card stock using removable tape. Apply matte black paste with palette knife. Remove stencil and place it, along with the palette knife in a pan of water. Set the card aside to dry. Wash and dry stencil.
Reposition the clean stencil over the black paste and tape all sides with removable tape. Apply crackle paste. Remove stencil; wash and dry it and the palette knife. Set the card aside to dry.
Crackles will appear as the paste dries. If you have a warming tray, electric skillet or griddle with a temperature control, this is the perfect time to use it to speed up the drying process for the crackle paste.
When the past is dry, reposition the clean stencil over the image and color with pigment ink and a stencil brush. Use the Picasso tool, or stencil shield, for color separation on the petals and for shading on the leaves.
Mat on coordinating card stock and you have a cheery spring card to send to a special someone.
Don't forget to check out the rest of the Dream Team blogs for more fun, ideas and inspiration. And there's still time to submit your project for a chance to win a stencil of your own choosing. Get the details here, along with the mr. linky widget. Better get started!
Happy crafting,
Liz
Stylized Dahlia LG743
Picasso tool (stencil shield) LL332
Matte Black Embossing Paste DMBP
Crackle Paste CEP
Palette Knife DPK
Paste Spreader LM2010
Tsukineko Splendor Ink Pads
Instructions
Tape stencil to card stock using removable tape. Apply matte black paste with palette knife. Remove stencil and place it, along with the palette knife in a pan of water. Set the card aside to dry. Wash and dry stencil.
Reposition the clean stencil over the black paste and tape all sides with removable tape. Apply crackle paste. Remove stencil; wash and dry it and the palette knife. Set the card aside to dry.
Crackles will appear as the paste dries. If you have a warming tray, electric skillet or griddle with a temperature control, this is the perfect time to use it to speed up the drying process for the crackle paste.
When the past is dry, reposition the clean stencil over the image and color with pigment ink and a stencil brush. Use the Picasso tool, or stencil shield, for color separation on the petals and for shading on the leaves.
Mat on coordinating card stock and you have a cheery spring card to send to a special someone.
Don't forget to check out the rest of the Dream Team blogs for more fun, ideas and inspiration. And there's still time to submit your project for a chance to win a stencil of your own choosing. Get the details here, along with the mr. linky widget. Better get started!
Liz Martin (you're here)
Liz
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Is it spring yet?
Welcome to a new month and a new challenge. And what better way to celebrate the end of winter than with a challenge to "A Bloomin' Spring"? You've got until the end of the month to submit a project using Mr. Linky on the Dream it Up! blog and who knows . . . you just might be the lucky winner!
Materials
Romantic Rose LL585
Picasso tool (stencil shield) LL332
Matte Black Embossing Paste DMBP
Crackle Paste CEP
Palette Knife
Paste Spreader
What to do
Tape stencil to card stock using removable tape. Apply matte black paste with palette knife. Remove stencil and place it, along with the palette knife in a pan of water. Set the card aside to dry. Wash and dry stencil.
Reposition the clean stencil over the black paste and tape all sides with removable tape. Apply crackle paste. Remove stencil; wash and dry it and the palette knife. Set the card aside to dry.
Crackles will appear as the paste dries.
When the past is dry, reposition the clean stencil over the image and color with ink (I used Tsukineko Splendor ink pads) and a stencil brush. This is where the Picasso tool, or stencil shield, really comes in handy. By positioning it over the rosebud, it will help you keep the green of the stem from blending into the pink.
Adhere to coordinating mat, to patterned paper and, finally, to card base. Add embellishments and you have a lovely card for a birthday, anniversary or thinking of you.
For more ideas and inspiration, be sure to check out the rest of the Dream Team blogs to see what they've been working on. Start your journey at Dream it Up! (that's where you'll find Mr. Linky) and then continue down the list.
Liz
Romantic Rose LL585
Picasso tool (stencil shield) LL332
Matte Black Embossing Paste DMBP
Crackle Paste CEP
Palette Knife
Paste Spreader
What to do
Tape stencil to card stock using removable tape. Apply matte black paste with palette knife. Remove stencil and place it, along with the palette knife in a pan of water. Set the card aside to dry. Wash and dry stencil.
Reposition the clean stencil over the black paste and tape all sides with removable tape. Apply crackle paste. Remove stencil; wash and dry it and the palette knife. Set the card aside to dry.
Crackles will appear as the paste dries.
When the past is dry, reposition the clean stencil over the image and color with ink (I used Tsukineko Splendor ink pads) and a stencil brush. This is where the Picasso tool, or stencil shield, really comes in handy. By positioning it over the rosebud, it will help you keep the green of the stem from blending into the pink.
Adhere to coordinating mat, to patterned paper and, finally, to card base. Add embellishments and you have a lovely card for a birthday, anniversary or thinking of you.
For more ideas and inspiration, be sure to check out the rest of the Dream Team blogs to see what they've been working on. Start your journey at Dream it Up! (that's where you'll find Mr. Linky) and then continue down the list.
Liz Martin (you're here)
Happy crafting,Liz
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